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Cosmic Auras 3

Alicia Sterling Beach

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$ 375.00

"As the enormity of outer space continues to baffle our psyche and science, our perceptions of God, humankind and nature have had to adapt. These simple watercolor paintings illustrate how an innocent life, light or aura exists within each and every one of us, at any given moment, no matter how complex, unique and multifaceted we may believe ourselves to be. When I made these paintings, I was meditating close to an hour every day, and pondering a meditation idea about the little 'i' inside. It is that peaceful spark within that we may access more immediately, when our ego no longer interferes or dominates the mind. As simple as these may appear, I had to be very calm, attentive and centered to make this body of work."

- Alicia Beach

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Prints are produced on demand on either mounted wrapped canvas or giclee fine art paper in a variety of sizes here in the United States. High quality print reproductions for your home or office designed by artists living with homelessness or disabilities.

Alicia Sterling Beach

Los Angeles

“Making art has saved my sanity and my life, as it helps me recover my truest self. Past trauma kept me disassociated from my body, inner-child-self, identity, self-worth, and self-empowerment. The painfulness of that separation, without a creative outlet, leads to mental illness, addiction, and isolation, and an estrangement from Mother Earth. Art heals these afflictions, where consumerism exacerbates them. As a wasteful, consumer culture, it is imperative that we continue to support the arts and arts education, and art which enlightens. A Godly, artistic expression is sacred evidence of the faithful spirit rising above the trauma-inflicted, human condition. ”

Alicia was born in Caracas, Venezuela and lived between the U.S. and Brazil, where her parents resided. She experienced an accident as a young child which left her with movement issues. She has spent the majority of her adult life coping with chronic pain from degenerative chronic osteoporosis in addition to PTSD. She has also experienced homelessness as a result.

Alicia hopes to be an advocate for people who are living with homelessness and disabilities, some of which may appear “hidden” to an outside observer. She writes: “Ironically, I live with a disability that is degenerative, and I always have to stay active to avoid pain setting in. I appear highly functional, and my appearances in no way reflect the realities of my everyday quality of life. I’ve had to ignore the pain a lot, but sometimes it catches up with me emotionally.”

Alicia Sterling Beach has always used art as a way toward enhanced meaning and beauty in her world. She uses materials such as watercolor, colored pencils and soft pastels which offer her a wide-ranging color palette to bring forth the delicacy of light. Through drawing, abstraction and her symmetrical themes she intends to create harmony and balance while releasing her creativity.

Alicia loves to laugh and bring joy to those around her through comedy. She enjoys spending time at the ocean, gardening, acting, singing and - when not in physical pain - dancing.

Alicia has earned a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the University of California, Irvine. She has exhibited extensively and dreams that one day her art will be in major museum collections. She is thrilled to have her art for sale on ArtLifting and to share her work and story with a larger audience.